Paralegal, School Law

Job Summary Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Paralegal will support the General Counsel, Managing Deputy General Counsels, the School Law Deputy General Counsel, and the School Law Assistant Deputy General Counsel. This role is of a confidential nature and has regular access to the Law Department and other CPS Departments’ confidential information, including confidential student information. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position that will be paid on an hourly basis. Responsibilities Gather documents, including collecting and reviewing them for relevancy, preparing document productions, Bates‑numbering, redactions, and production logs. Prepare drafts of appearances, routine motions, response templates, Board Reports, and other legal documents for attorney approval. Assist attorneys during mediations and hearings, including preparing witness folders, exhibits, subpoenas, and providing technology assistance. Maintain and track the unit’s docket of cases, including calendar mediation dates, hearing dates, and other deadlines. Maintain and organize the unit’s electronic case files. Process requests for student records, gathering records from schools and CPS databases; review student records to ensure compliance with Federal and State law. Perform legal research on Westlaw and cite‑checking briefs. Coordinate various aspects of case management and document delivery with outside counsel and outside agencies. Process invoices and reimbursement requests. Assist the Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Deputy General Counsel with special projects related to cross‑functional work and new initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred Paralegal certificate required Experience Required Minimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience in a litigation practice Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to manage a large volume of files Maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information and documents Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Adobe Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and detail orientation Excellent organizational skills Ability to multi‑task and problem‑solve Demonstrated success working in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment Demonstrated ability to excel in a team environment Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work Conditions of Employment Employees are required to establish and maintain Chicago residency within six months of hiring and maintain residency throughout employment; Chicago residency does not apply to temporary/part‑time positions, but all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois. Benefits Health & Wellness Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work‑Life Balance Competitive paid time‑off policies #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools